inibire

Definitions of inibire
  1. verb
    to put down by force or authority
    synonyms: sofisticare, sottilizzare
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    attenuare, ovattare, smorzare
    smother or suppress
    ammutolire, tacitare, zittire
    cause to be quiet or not talk
    attenuare, ovattare, smorzare
    conceal or hide
    zittire
    silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
    imbavagliare
    prevent from speaking out
    type of:
    arginare, contenersi, controllare, controllarsi, dominare, frenare, frenarsi, governare, governarsi, moderarsi, raffrenare, raffrenarsi, sofisticare, sottilizzare, vincere
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  2. verb
    limit the range or extent of
    synonyms: bloccare, castrare, limitare
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    contenere, raffrenare, reprimere, terminare
    place limits on (extent or access)
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